Health & Wellness

There are some vegetables and fruits that were just meant for each other. Like carrots, orange juice, and ginger. Carrots and orange juice are vibrantly appealing, ginger offers a standout flavor, and all three offer a variety of nutrients. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and a very good source of biotin, fiber, molybdenum, potassium, and vitamins C, B6, and K. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, a very good source of fiber, and a good source of calcium, copper, folate, potassium, and vitamin B1. And ginger is well known for gastrointestinal relief, its anti-inflammatory effects, and its protection against cancer. These three flavors complement each other perfectly and make for a beautiful, nutritious drink.

If you don’t have a juicer, no worries! You can make this crazy good concoction without one.

Carrot-Orange-Ginger Juice

Ingredients

6 carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces

1 orange, peeled and segmented

1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled

1 cup water

Ice cubes

Directions

Place carrot pieces, orange segments, ginger piece, and water into a blender. Blend for up to 2 minutes, until all ingredients are combined well. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids. Serve over ice. SERVES 1

In Season

Matters of the heart are always important, but especially so during the month of February. Not only is there Valentine's Day to think about, February is also American Heart Month. This is a good time to evaluate your food choices and the impact they may have on your heart. Fresh, in season fruits and vegetables are among the best choices you can make for your heart health.